Light entrepreneurship gave Janina the confidence to offer her skills for new projects
Light entrepreneurship is a great option for people who are interested in entrepreneurship but are not quite ready to start a business of their own. It offers a safe way to try entrepreneurship in practice, says light entrepreneur Janina Huovari.
Anyone who needs an easy way to invoice for their work can become a light entrepreneur. Janina Huovari, a light entrepreneur with experience across a wide range of industries, is a good example of someone for whom light entrepreneurship through Eezy has been an ideal solution.
Light entrepreneurship suits Janina particularly well because it is easy and provides a sense of security. As an Eezy light entrepreneur, you can try entrepreneurship without taking on the commitments of setting up your own business.
“I like to be careful when it comes to costs and practical matters, so this feels like a lower-risk way to work. Whenever I’ve needed help, I’ve always received great advice from Eezy”, Janina says.
Light entrepreneurship lowers the threshold for trying entrepreneurship
Janina has worked in a wide variety of fields, from hairdressing and office work to children’s clothing retail, warehouse work, sales and marketing. She has worked both as an employee and as a light entrepreneur.
“I’ve done all kinds of different jobs and worked in many different types of employment.”
Today, Janina works as a light entrepreneur mainly in sales and events. The flexibility fits well with family life, which is entering a new phase as her two-year-old starts daycare. Light entrepreneurship allows Janina to continue taking on different opportunities according to her situation and schedule.
Janina first discovered light entrepreneurship in 2016 while on parental leave with her first child. Eezy’s light entrepreneurship service was recommended to her for a project she was working on at the time. She decided to stick with it, as invoicing through Eezy worked well and suited her needs.
“The best things about Eezy Kevytyrittäjät are how straightforward everything is, how the invoicing works and the fact that help is always available when you need it. You can also invoice international clients through Eezy.”
Who is light entrepreneurship a good option for?
Janina recommends light entrepreneurship for many different situations: alongside parental leave or an employment, for trying out a new field, or as a gentle introduction to entrepreneurship. It can be used to invoice for many different types of work.
“In my experience, the threshold for becoming a light entrepreneur is quite low.”
As a light entrepreneur, you do not have to handle everything involved in entrepreneurship yourself, as many practical matters are taken care of for you. You also do not have to worry about business-related costs in the same way as with traditional entrepreneurship, particularly during periods when there is little or no work.
“You don’t have to stress about bookkeeping and things like that. You get support and guidance on what you need to take into account and when.”
“Eezy Kevytyrittäjät provides really good guidance and a clear framework for how everything needs to be done. I feel this is a very safe way to work if you’re interested in entrepreneurship. You get a feel for what entrepreneurship is like and can take your time to see how your own business might get started.”
Flexibility for both clients and light entrepreneurs
From the perspective of both the person doing the work and the client, being able to invoice can make things more flexible. There is not always a need to enter into an employment relationship, making it easier to take on smaller projects as well.
“In my experience, clients are more likely to offer individual projects or small gigs when you mention that you’re able to invoice for your work. With employment, setting up an employment relationship isn’t always as straightforward.”
“As a light entrepreneur, I’ve had more confidence to offer my skills to clients for different projects and to try new things.”
Light entrepreneurship can also be a long-term way of working. It offers flexibility and the freedom to take on work on your own terms.
“As an Eezy light entrepreneur, all you need to do is the work itself and send the invoice, and even the invoicing has been made really easy”, Janina says.
Do you have questions?
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